The document discusses the magnitude of mental health problems and the importance of stress management and promoting mental health in the workplace. It identifies various factors contributing to mental health issues, different types of stress, and their impact on health and productivity while outlining strategies for stress management. Additionally, it emphasizes the benefits of promoting mental well-being through social support, positive thinking, and healthy coping mechanisms.

1. Stress Assessment & Management and
Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace

2. 1. Describe the magnitude of mental health
problems
2. Discuss factors that contribute to mental
health problems
3. Discuss the definition of stress and the
factors contributing to unmanaged stress
Objectives

3. 4. Discuss the relationship between stress
and health and well being.
5. Identify signs of stress.
6. Explain the benefits of promoting mental
health
7. Identify strategies to promote mental
health and wellness.
Objectives

4. Outline of Presentation

5. A state of well-being in which
the individual realizes his or
her own abilities, can cope
with the normal stresses of
life, can work productively
and fruitfully, and is able to
make a contribution to his or
her community.
Epidemiology of Mental Health
Problems
MENTAL
HEALTH

6. Epidemiology of Mental Health
Problems

7. WHO (2007) reports that about half of mental
disorders begin before the age of fourteen.
Around 20% of the world’s children and
adolescents are estimated to have mental
disorders or problems, with similar types of
disorders being reported across cultures.
Epidemiology of Mental Health
Problems

8. Mental Health Concerns among Adolescents 13-15 y/o
Epidemiology of Mental Health
Problems

9. Epidemiology of Mental Health
Problems
Most frequently reported symptoms
of mental health problems

10. Epidemiology of Mental Health
Problems

11.  Drugs
 Alcohol
 Lack of education
 Poor nutrition
 Poverty
 Racial injustice
 Violence or war
 Work stress and/
or unemployment
Factors that contribute to mental
health problems

12. Stress?
How is your mental health and
wellness?

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Stress is the way human beings react both
physically and mentally to changes,
events, and situations in their lives.
 2 types of stress
* eustress - moderate or normal
psychological stress interpreted as being
beneficial for the experiencer.
* distress - extreme anxiety, sorrow, or
pain
What is stress?

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Frequency (how often)
Duration (length of experience)
How physically draining
How emotionally draining
How does stress affect your
performance?

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Nature of stress
Conscious and unconscious meaning of
stressor
 Preexisting vulnerabilities
Factors contributing to
unmanaged stress

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Nature of stress
- Frequency
- Intensity
- Duration
Factors contributing to
unmanaged stress

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Conscious and unconscious meaning of
stressors
- Need to prove oneself
- Resentment
- Guilt
Factors contributing to
unmanaged stress

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What are stressors?
- Physical environment
- Social/relational
- Financial
- Organizational
- Life events
- Lifestyle choices
- Physiological
Factors that contribute to
unmanaged stress

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Stress is the body’s physical response to a
perceived threat or DANGER
Stress and Health
Can stress make you sick?

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“fight or flight” response – acute stress response
- increase heart rate
- increase breathing rate
- increase muscle tension
- increase BP
- increase secretion of insulin
- increase blood flow to the brain, lungs, heart and muscles
Stress and Health

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 Heart disease
 High Blood pressure
 Stomach Problems
 Respiratory
problems
 Type II Diabetes
 Back Problems
 Headaches and
migraines
 Obesity
Stress and Health
 Rheumatoid
arthritis
 Cancer
 Skin problems
 Mental Health
problems
 Immune system
problems
 Child and
partner abuse
 Suicide
 Homicide
 Alcohol and
drug use and
abuse
 Tobacco abuse
 Violence and
aggressive
behavior
 Accidents
 Sleep problems
 Sexual problems

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Some Signs of Stress:
PHYSICAL SIGNS
 Increased heart rate
 Dry mouth
 Muscle aches, stiffness or pain
(especially in the neck,
shoulders and lower back)
 High blood pressure
 Frequent colds or flu
 Worsening of existing illness
(asthma, skin rashes etc.)
 Chest pains
 Headaches
 Indigestion
 Constipation
 Stomach cramps
 Sweating
 Nausea
 Trembling
 Fatigue
 Weight gain or loss

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Some Signs of Stress:
BEHAVIORAL SIGNS
 Increased smoking,
drinking, drug use
 Yelling
 Swearing
 Aggression
 Changes in eating
habits (increase or
decrease)
 Changes in sleeping
habits
(increase or decrease)
 Nervousness ( nail
biting, fidgeting,
pacing etc.)

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Some Signs of Stress:
MENTAL SIGNS
Difficulty
concentrating
Decreased memory
Difficulty making
decisions
Mind going blank
or mind racing
Confusion
Loss of sense of
humor
Inattentiveness
Bad dreams
Decreased libido

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Some Signs of Stress:
EMOTIONAL SIGNS
Anxiety
Anger
Irritability
Impatience
Short temper
Frustration
Worry
Fear

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Power and resilience
 Improving individual’s and community’s sense of
control over life and the ability to be resilient in the
face of significant adversity or stress can lead to
decreased mental health problems
Protective factors
 Buffer a person in the face of adversity and moderate
the impact of stress and social and emotional well-
being, thereby reducing likelihood of disorders
developing
Benefits of Promoting Mental Health

27. Ways of coping with stress
Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness : Stress Management

28. 1. The unsettling effect of change.
2. The feeling that an outside force is
challenging or threatening you.
3. The feeling that you have lost personal
control.
Stress Management:
Identify Stress Triggers

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 I need 6 hours to finish this project
 I need P 10,000 to pay for my tuition
 I need for all my co-workers to like
me
 I need to have full control over the
work I do
 I need to have low body fat
 I need to have good health
 I need to have a girl/boyfriend
 I need my neighbors to treat with
me respectfully
 I have 2.5 hours to finish this project
 I have P6,000 to put towards my tuition
 I have a few co-workers who don’t like
me
 I have an employer who gives me little
control over the way I do my work
 I have so much fat
 I have several health problems
 I have no-one in my life
 I have a neighbor who is disrespectful
Demands Resources
Stress Management:
Identify Stress Triggers

30. Tips to improve time management skills and lower
stress level:
 Create realistic expectations and deadlines and set regular progress reviews
 Throw away unimportant papers on desk.
 Prepare a master list of tasks.Throughout the day, scan master list and work
on tasks in priority order
 Use a planner. Store addresses and telephone numbers there. Evaluate and
prioritize daily.
 For especially important or difficult projects, reserve an interruption free
block of time .
Stress Management :
Time Management

31. You may be on the road to burnout, if:
Every day is a bad day.
Caring about your work or home life seems like a total
waste of energy.
You’re exhausted all the time.
The majority of your day is spent on tasks you find either
mind-numbingly dull or overwhelming.
You feel like nothing you do makes a difference or is
appreciated.
Stress Management :
Extinguish Job Burnout

32. Work-related causes of burnout
Feeling like you have little or no control over your work
Lack of recognition or reward for good work
Unclear or overly demanding job expectations
Doing work that’s monotonous or unchallenging
Working in a chaotic or high-pressure environment
Stress Management :
Extinguish Job Burnout

33. Personality traits can contribute to burnout
Perfectionistic tendencies; nothing is ever good enough
Pessimistic view of yourself and the world
The need to be in control; reluctance to delegate to others
High-achieving,Type A personality
Stress Management :
Extinguish Job Burnout

34. Dealing with burnout requires the “Three R” approach:
Recognize – Watch for the warning signs of burnout
Reverse – Undo the damage by seeking support and
managing stress
Resilience – Build your resilience to stress by taking care
of your physical and emotional health
Stress Management :
Extinguish Job Burnout

35. Reach out to those closest to you
Be more sociable with your coworkers
Limit your contact with negative people
Connect with a cause or a community group that is
personally meaningful to you
Find new friends
Stress Management :
Extinguish Job Burnout

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 Early childhood interventions
 Support to children
 Socio-economic empowerment of women
 Social support to old age populations
 Programs targeted at vulnerable groups
 Mental health promotion activities in schools or
workplace
 Violence prevention programs
 Community development programs
Promoting mental health across
the lifespan

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Work policies
Interpersonal
relations
Work environment
Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness in the Workplace

38. Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness

39. Promoting Mental health and Wellness:
Assertive Communication
Passive Aggressive Assertive
Characteristic Self-denying
Sacrificing
Avoids conflict
Apologetic
Insensitive, Blaming,
Intimidating,
Creates conflict
Open. Honest. Direct.
Respectful . Objective.
Responsible for own
feelings
Goal To please.
To be nice.
To Avoid conflict.
To dominate .
To get own way.
To communicate.
To give and get
respect.
To have control over
oneself
Result Don’t get what you
want.
Relationships
deteriorate.
Often get what you
want at the expense of
others.
Relationships
deteriorate.
May get what you want.
Build
relationships.
What you think
when you
behave this
way
I’m not OK.
You’re OK.
I’m OK.
You’re not OK.
I’m OK.
You’re OK.

40. Tips to become more assertive
 Assess your style
 Use “I” statements
 Practice saying “No”
 Rehearse what you want to say
 Use body language
 Keep emotions in check
 Start small
Promoting Mental health and
Wellness: Assertive Communication

41. Anger involves three components:
Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness: Anger Management

42. Ten tips to help get anger under control
 Take a timeout
 Get some space
 Once you’re calm,
express your anger
 Get some exercise
 Think carefully before
you say anything
 Identify solutions to
the situation
 Use “I” statements
when describing the
problem
 Don’t hold a grudge
 Use humor to release
tensions
 Practice relaxation
skills
Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness

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“Anger is just anger.
It isn’t good. It isn’t bad.
It just is.
What you do with it
Is what matters.
It’s like anything else.
You can use it to build or to destroy.
You just have to make the choice.”
Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness: Anger Management

44. Tips to balance work and life
Keep a log.
Take advantage of your
options
Learn to say “no”
Leave work at work
Manage your time
Communicate clearly
 Fight the guilt
 Nurture yourself
 Set aside one night each
week for recreation
 Protect your day-off
 Get enough sleep
 Bolster your support
system
Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness: Work-life Balance

45. Health benefits of positive thinking
 Increased lifespan
 Lower rates of
depression
 Lower levels of distress
 Greater resistance to
the common cold
 Better psychological
and physical well-
being
 Reduced risk of death
from cardiovascular
diseases
 Better coping skills
during hardships and
times of stress
Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness: Positive Thinking

46. Reality is what we take to
be true.
What we take to be true is
what we believe.
What we believe is based
upon our perceptions.
What we perceive
depends upon what we
think.
What we think depends
upon what we perceive.
What we perceive
determines what we
believe.
What we believe determines
what we take to be true.
What we take to be true is
our reality.
Gary Zukov
Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness: Positive Thinking

47. Benefits of spirituality
 Focus on personal goals
 Connect to the world
 Release control
 Expand your support network
 Lead a healthier life
Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness: Spirituality

48. Positive Effects of Support Network
 Sense of belonging
 Increased sense of self-worth
 Feeling of security
Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness: Social Support

49. Tips for nurturing relationships
 Stay in touch
 Be proactive
 Know when to say “no“
and when to say “yes”
 Don’t compete
 Be a good listener
 Challenge yourself
 Don’t overdo it
 Appreciate your
friends and family
Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness: Social Support

50. Meditation paves the way for:
 Gaining a new perspective on
stressful situations
 Building skills to manage your stress
 Increased self-awareness
 Focusing on the present
 Reducing negative emotions
Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness: Meditation

51. Most common Features in Meditation:
 Focusing attention.
 Relaxed breathing.
 A quiet location.
 A comfortable position
Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness: Meditation

52. Some Meditation methods:
 Breathe deeply
 Scan your body.
 Repeat mantra.
 Walking meditation.
 Engage in prayer.
 Read or listen and take time to reflect.
 Focus your love and gratitude.
Promoting Mental Health and
Wellness: Meditation

53. Eight Dimension of Wellness